TESDA Region VIII

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

01 May 2026 — In line with the nationwide celebration of the 124th Labor Day, TESDA Region VIII joined forces with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for a massive Job Fair held at the Tacloban City Convention Center.

Under the theme, “Disenteng Trabaho para sa Lahat: Iisang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas Sama-samang Mararating,”TESDA showcased its commitment to enhancing Filipino skills and facilitating employment.

The TESDA delegation—comprised of the Regional Training Center-Tacloban, Provincial Training Center-Leyte, and representatives from the Regional and Leyte Provincial Offices—provided a "one-stop-shop" booth for attendees.

Key services offered included:
❇️Facilitation of applications for various TESDA scholarship programs and training opportunities.
❇️Information on competency assessment services to validate professional skills.
❇️Free haircuts, massages, manicures, and pedicures.
❇️Free oil changes for motorcycles and small engines.

To inspire job seekers, TESDA trainers and students conducted live demonstrations in high-demand technical fields, including:
❇️Bartending
❇️Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Services
❇️PV Systems Installation
❇️Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing

A major highlight of the event was the ceremonial awarding for the Lifelong Employability and Advancement Program (LEAP). The segment began with a two-minute audio-visual presentation (AVP) explaining how LEAP connects skilled individuals with industry partners.

Following the presentation, TESDA Region VIII awarded Certificates of Commitment to five (5) selected beneficiaries. These "near-hire" individuals represent the region's top candidates ready for immediate integration into the workforce, demonstrating TESDA’s success in fostering strong industry partnerships.

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐜

01 May 2026 - TESDA Region VIII joined the nationwide observance of the 124th Labor Day Celebration by participating in the Job Fair held at the Ormoc City Superdome. Aligned with the theme, "Disenteng Trabaho para sa Lahat: Iisang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas Sama-samang Mararating," hosted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The TESDA delegation was led by the Calubian National Vocational School (CNVS), with the active support of representatives from the Regional Office and the Leyte Provincial Office who joined to assist the team. Together, they set up a dedicated service booth to facilitate applications for various TESDA scholarship programs and training opportunities, as well as competency assessment services to help clients validate and enhance their professional skills. Adding a touch of hospitality to the productive atmosphere, the team also distributed free crinkles to all participants, ensuring a sweet and welcoming experience for those seeking new career horizons.

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

30 April 2026 - The TESDA Samar Provincial Office, in partnership with Bright Spark International Training and Assessment Center Inc (BSITACI) and the Local Government Unit of Daram, Samar, successfully conducted Part 2 of the commencement exercises and distribution of starter toolkits at Daram Island, Samar.

The activity recognized the graduates from three batches of Bread and Pastry Production (BPP) NC II and one batch of Carpentry NC II, equipping them with both competencies and starter toolkits to support their employment and livelihood opportunities.

Representing Mayor Lucia L. Astorga were Mr. Nathan Abinguna, Municipal Tourism Operations Officer; SB Ex-Officio Member Mark Angelo Jay Cabanganan, Training Coordinator; and Mr. Oscar Lim Jr., CTEC Designate.

The President of BSITACI, Ms. Annafel R. Ranin, was represented by Mr. Nelcart Nicart, School Operations Manager, and Mr. Jonathan G. Madjos, School Registrar.

This milestone highlights the continued commitment of TESDA Samar and its partners to bring accessible and community-based Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs to geographically isolated areas, fostering inclusive growth and skills development in Samar Province.

𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

28 April2026 — In a move to solidify technical-vocational education in the province, the TESDA Samar Provincial Office established official contact with Vice Governor Arnold V. Tan at the Provincial Capitol.

The engagement served as a strategic foundation for future legislation and program support, highlighted by an invitation for TESDA to address the Sangguniang Panlalawigan this coming May. This upcoming session aims to align provincial policy with workforce development needs, ensuring deeper collaboration between the agency and Samar’s local legislators.

The meeting strengthened institutional linkage and opened opportunities for deeper collaboration in advancing TVET programs and policy support at the provincial level.

By bridging the gap between national vocational standards and local government support, the partnership seeks to expand the reach of skills training and economic opportunity for Samareños.

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

23 April 2026 – The TESDA Balangiga National Agricultural School successfully conducted its 1st Quarter Advisory Council Meeting to establish collaborative plans, strengthen partnerships, and align institutional programs with industry and community needs.

Key agenda items discussed included the presentation of the TAC Work Plan for CY 2026, the proposed construction of a piggery house, and a research proposal on a proto-type recommender system for EIM NC II graduates. The meeting also served as a platform for stakeholders to share insights, provide recommendations, and support the continuous improvement of training programs and services.

The activity highlighted TESDA-BNAS’ commitment to quality technical education, stakeholder engagement, and responsive program development for sustainable community growth.

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐓 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Samar National School of Arts and Trades (SNSAT) takes another decisive step toward institutional excellence as it undergoes its third validation under the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC), reaffirming its commitment to globally competitive technical-vocational education.

The three-day on-site revisit, held from April 28–30, 2026, is led by a distinguished team of validators—Prof. G.L. Dharmasri Wickramasinghe (Lead Accreditor), Dr. Demetrio Anduyan Jr. (Member Accreditor), and Ms. Danilyn Amaro (Documentation Officer)—whose expertise ensures a rigorous and objective assessment of the institution’s systems, processes, and outcomes.

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𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐓𝐈𝐏) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

27 April 2026 – The TESDA Balangiga National Agricultural School successfully conducted the Training Induction Program (TIP) for the Second Semester, welcoming first-year, Section B students of the Diploma in Agricultural Technology program.

The activity formally commenced with the presence of Vocational School Administrator Maria Nenalyn D. Abanador, Designated Scholarship Focal Person Mavita A. Montes, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Raul A. Afable, and Guidance Officer Fe P. Afable, demonstrating strong institutional support for the program.

The program aimed to orient students on academic guidelines, training expectations, scholarship benefits and scholar responsibilities, as well as school policies, rules, and regulations, including key activities for the new semester. It also served as a platform for faculty members to provide essential reminders and motivate students to stay focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies and training.

Through this initiative, TESDA-BNAS continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering quality technical education and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for their future careers.

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬

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𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐑𝐓𝐂-𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝟖 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝-𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

30 April 2026 – The TESDA Regional Training Center-Tacloban partnered with Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) for their virtual 16-Day Revitalized-Pulis Sa Barangay (R-PSB) Training.

The session was attended by RTC Administrator Primo V. Regis Jr. and Registrar Eleanor Gillamac, who discussed the various TESDA programs and services that officers can facilitate within their respective barangays. By equipping PRO8 personnel with the necessary information, we ensure that government services are felt where they matter most.

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

23-24 April 2026 — The TESDA - Balangiga National Agricultural School (BNAS) successfully underwent a comprehensive Compliance Audit for its Assessment Center covering the following qualifications: Agroentrepreneurship NC II, Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) NC II, Bartending NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, Driving NC II, Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II, Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II, Food and Beverage Services NC II, Masonry NC II, Organic Agriculture Production NC II, Photovoltaic Systems Installation NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II, and Tile Setting NC II. Simultaneously, the institution also underwent Program Registration for Agroentrepreneurship NC II, Trainers Methodology Level I, and Bookkeeping NC III.

The audit, conducted by Team 9, aimed to evaluate the institution’s compliance with established standards for both Assessment Center operations and Program Registration. The process involved a thorough review of documents, inspection of facilities, and interviews with designated personnel, faculty, and staff to ensure a comprehensive and objective assessment. The team was led by Engr. Luistro F. Omrog, together with Kim Anne Bolosiño, Rufina R. Berbon, Jhenevive Calimlim, Ma. Cresilda D. Esquillo, and Electro G. Dilao.

This Compliance Audit and Program Registration represent a significant milestone for TESDA-BNAS, affirming its commitment to excellence in delivering quality technical-vocational education and training (TVET). More than a recognition, it serves as a driving force for the institution to continuously enhance its programs, strengthen its services, and uphold the highest standards in skills development and assessment.